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Elephant and Castle
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or is it "The Infanta of Castille? Just what is behind this London place name?
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The area is named after the 'Elephant and Castle' pub, which was converted from a smithy in the 18th Century. The smithy was related to the 'Cutlers Company' Trade Guild. This guild used the symbol of an elephant with a 'howdah' on its back (which looks a bit like a castle). 'Infanta de Castille' is (sadly) just a myth!
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